Let’s take a look at celebrity dating…Does love really conquer all? Despite, large age gaps these couples got together. Here are the most memorable celebrity couples with big age differences. Hey, age is just a number, right?
Amal & George Clooney
Naturally, Amal and George met at a charity function. Although George Clooney is one of the weathliest stars, he makes sure to always give back. Anyway, the two met in 2013 and a year later, they got married! Even though George is 17 years older than Amal, they seem to be happy as ever as husband and wife. The Clooneys tied the knot when George was 55 and Amal was 36 at a ceremony in Venice. Once they married, they settled into a $13 million English estate.
Amal & George Clooney
Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green
Next up, actors Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green! The two began dating in 2004. Six years later, they married in Hawaii. Of course, people were stunned to hear Green is 13 years older and that Megan was 18 when they started dating. Despite the criticism and rumors of divorce, they’ve stayed strong. Also, they have three children together.
Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green
Amber Heard & Johnny Depp
Back in 2011, Depp began dating Amber Heard. When Amber Heard was 28, the two tied the knot. That was in 2015 when Johnny Depp was 51 years old, so yeah, there’s a 23 year age gap. Two years later, allegations of abuse against Depp surfaced. Thus, they divorced in 2017. Not exactly happily ever after.
Amber Heard & Johnny Depp
Beyoncé Knowles & Jay Z
Maybe you didn’t even know that Beyoncé is 12 years younger than Jay Z. Anyway, this celebrity power couple has three kids now, Blue Ivy and the twins. Honestly, the world cannot get enough of this family! Keep the Instagrams coming Bey!
Beyoncé Knowles & Jay Z
Camila Alves & Matthew McConaughey
These lovebird began dating in 2006 when Camila, Victoria Secret model, met the famous actor. So that 14 year age difference didn’t mean a thing. On Christmas in 2011, the two got engaged and then married about a year after. Now, they have three children and live in Austin, Texas.
Camila Alves & Matthew McConaughey
Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher
Probably, one of Hollywood’s most iconic couples, Demi and Ashton turned heads while they were dating. Nowadays, Ashton Kutcher is married to Mila Kunis, but let’s just rewind a bit. Anyway, Moore and Kutcher were 16 years apart, but got married in 2005 despite their huge age gap. Alas, they divorced in 2013. Luckily, Kutcher and Mila are happily married with a child.
Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher
Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise
Another one of the world’s most talked about couples, we have actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Also this couple had 16 years separating them. After dating for seven years, they got married in 2006. The two welcomed daughter Suri into the world. Then, things were not exactly working out, so they divorced in 2012.
Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise
Ashley Olsen & Richard Sachs
Back to that double date, well Mary-Kate and her husband were spotted out with Ashley and Richard Sachs. Sachs is 28 years older than Ashley. Although they were not dating very long, it became very public after being spotted on that double date. Unfortunately, love did not conquer all and they split in March of 2017.
Ashley Olsen & Richard Sachs
Olivia Wilde & Jason Sudeikis
Ah, how sweet are they? Comedian/actor Jason Sudeikis began dating actress Olivia Wilde in 2011. Two years later, they got engaged. Actually, they never officially married, but they have two children. Jason is 9 years older than Olivia. However, they could care less.
Olivia Wilde & Jason Sudeikis
Katy Perry & Russell Brand
Again, 9 years did not seem like too much of a difference for this couple. However, they have split since dating and marrying for a short time. Russell was married his younger wife from 2010 until 2012. Many, think Katy Perry’s new album has lyrics written about ex-husband, Russell Brand.
Katy Perry & Russell Brand
Kris Jenner & Cory Gamble
Of course, you had to expect a Kardashian or Jenner on this list. After splitting with ex Jenner, Kris began dating Corey Gamble. Gamble is 25 years younger than her. So, Kris insists she does not want another marriage right now, but she’s been enjoying dating Corey since 2014. Good for her!
Kris Jenner & Corey Gamble
Suki Waterhouse & Bradley Cooper
When Suki Waterhouse was 21 years old she started dating 38 year old Cooper. Maybe it was the 17 years between them that led to their eventual split. One can only speculate. Anyway, they were only dating for two years before breaking up in 2015.
Suki Waterhouse & Bradley Cooper
Alice Kim & Nicolas Cage
On to Nicolas Cage’s third marriage. Apparently, Cage felt a connection with waitress, Alice Kim. She was only 20 years old when she married Cage in 2004. He’s 20 years older than her. The couple had a son. However, they ended their relationship in 2016.
Alice Kim & Nicolas Cage
Emilie Livingston & Jeff Goldblum
Ugh, who doesn’t love Jeff Goldblum? Honestly, it’s not just his role in Jurassic Park or The Fly, but just something about his persona! Anyway, he married Emilie Livingston, former Olympic gymnast, in 2014. She’s 31 years younger than the actor. Now, they have two sons and are happily married.
Emilie Livingston & Jeff Goldblum
Celine Dion & Rene Angelil
After hearing this, you may never be able to listen to “My Heart Will Go On” in the same way. Sadly, Celine Dion’s husband, Rene passed away from throat cancer. He died in 2016. They married in 1994 even though he was 26 years older than the singer. Also they had three children together.
Celine Dion & Rene Angelil
Keely Shaye Smith & Pierce Brosnan
Kelly Shaye Smith, an American journalist, met actor Pierce Brosnan while they were both in Mexico. That was 1994 and the two were dating for seven lovely years. They then tied the knot in Ireland. Yes, they’re still together despite Brosnan being 10 years older than Smith!
Keely Shaye Smith & Pierce Brosnan
Anne-Marie Duff & James McAvoy
After meeting on the set of Shameless, these two started dating. Even though Duff is 9 years older than McAvoy, that didn’t stop them from marrying in 2006. During their marriage they had a son. Sadly, they decided to divorce inn 2016. However, they released a statement that things were going to be kept private out of respect for their child.
Anne-Marie Duff & James McAvoy
Olivia Wilde & Harry Styles
The new and fresh relationship between Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles was certainly expected and rumored. The pair were recently spotted holding hands and have been working on a new film together. Wilde is the director and the film stars Harry, quite exciting if you ask us. The pair have a 10-year age gap between them, with Harry being 26-years old ad Olivia being 36-years old.
Olivia Wilde & Harry Styles
Jerry Hall & Rupert Murdoch
For more than 20 years, Jerry Hall was dating Mick Jagger. Now, she round love again with Australian-American media tycoon, Rupert Murdoch. The two began dating in 2015. Although, many noticed that Murdoch is 25 years older than Hall. In 2016, they married and Jerry Hall was 60, while husband Murdoch was 85 years old. Did you know Murdoch proposed to her at the Golden Globes?
Jerry Hall & Rupert Murdoch
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi
How adorable are they? Maybe you didn’t know that Portia is 15 years younger than her talk show host wife, Ellen? Also, these two women are absolutely hysterical from Ellen’s show to Portia on Arrested Development. After dating since 2004, they tied the knot in 2008.
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi
Sarah Paulson & Holland Taylor
American Horror Story‘s Sarah Paulson has been dating the talented Holland Taylor since 2015. Fans cannot stop gushing over the two who are hopelessly in love. However, their 32 year age difference has been a hot topic. Paulson is in her 40’s and her partner, Taylor is in her 70’s.
Sarah Paulson & Holland Taylor
Kourtney Kardashian & Younes Bendjima
Here we have another Kardashian with Kourtney and her younger boyfriend, Younes Bendjima. Everyone is talking about Kourtney and her Algerian model boyfriend. They began dating during the 2016 Paris Fashion week. Bendjima is 14 years younger than Kourtney.
Kourtney Kardashian & Younes Bendjima
Cheryl Cole & Liam Payne
With his One Direction days behind him, Liam Payne is moving on to other things. Fans were surprised to hear he began dating Cheryl Cole in 2016. She’s 10 years older than him, but that didn’t stop them from getting together. About a year after they began dating, the two had a child together.
Cheryl Cole & Liam Payne
Zoe Buckman & David Schwimmer
Actor David Schwimmer of Friends, began dating photographer Zoe Buckman even though she’s 19 years younger. The two got married and welcomed a daughter in 2011. At the time they got married, the Friends star was 44 years old.
Zoe Buckman & David Schwimmer
Hilaria Thomas & Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin married yoga instructor, Hilaria Thomas in 2012 when he was 55 years old. Thomas was 29 years old at the time, but that 26 year age gap didn’t matter to them. Now, they have four children.
Hilaria Thomas & Alec Baldwin
Amber Tamblyn & David Cross
Another hilarious, talented couple, Amber Tamblyn and David Cross are too cute! We all know Tamblyn from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, but she’s also a published author. Also how hysterical is Cross on Arrested Development? Anyway, Cross is 19 years older than Cross. In 2017, they welcomed their first kid.
Amber Tamblyn & David Cross
Calista Flockhart & Harrison Ford
Apparently, Calista Flockhart spoke directly about her large age gap with actor Harrison Ford. She teases him about being 22 years older and said, “I remember thinking: ‘This is ridiculous, he’s way too old for me, I’m way too young.’ But you can’t help who you fall in love with, and I fell in love with him. It might be an issue in the future, but as of now, it really hasn’t been.” How nice!
Calista Flockhart & Harrison Ford
Jennifer Lopez & Casper Smart
Yes, we know they’re no longer together, but we want to remind you of this relationship real quick. Actor Casper Smart is 18 years younger than JLO. The two were dating for five years. While they were dating, Casper said, “Age, status, and opinions of others are irrelevant. Our hearts are endless and our souls infinite…Ages are mere reminders of the hours logged on this earth and the precious time remaining.” Despite how poetic his words were, the relationship did not last.
Jennifer Lopez & Casper Smart
Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas
Yes, there’s a 25 year age gap, but come on, how sweet are they? Anyway, they tied the knot in 2000 and have been happily married ever since. So, love does conquer all guys!
Catherine Zeta Jones & Michael Douglas
Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder
Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed started dating in 2014, and we’ve been obsessed with them every since. Seriously, we barely noticed that he was 10 years older than her. After a year of dating, the two married. Now, they have a daughter together, Bodhi Soleil.
Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder
Ariel Winter & Levi Meaden
Modern Family star, Ariel Winter is no stranger to the limelight. From her hit sitcom role to dating an older man, the world cannot stop talking about this talented actress. So, back to her dating that older man. Anyway, at age 19 in 2017, she moved in with her boyfriend Levi Meaden who was 30 at the time.
Ariel Winter & Levi Meaden
Felicity Huffman & William H. Macy
Everyone loves Felicity for her role as Lynette Scavo on Desperate Housewives, but did you realize she was dating actor William H. Macy for 15 years before they got married? The Shameless is 12 years older than his wife. Now, they have two daughters!
Felicity Huffman & William H. Macy
Viola Davis & Julius Tennon
The amazing talented Viola Davis from Fences and How To Get Away With Murder married a man a bit older than herself. Her husband, producer/actor Julius Tennon is 12 years her senior. They got married back in 2003 and adopted a kid 8 years later.
Viola Davis & Julius Tennon
Zachary Quinto & Miles McMillan
We all know actor Quinto from Star Trek. Do you know he’s been dating the model, Miles McMillan since 2013? Two years after they began dating, they moved in together. How cute!
Zachary Quinto & Miles McMillan
Hayden Panettiere & Wladimir Klitschko
So, clearly age is not the only large difference between this adorable couple! Besides their height difference, 13 years stretch between them. After actress Panettiere was dating pro boxer, Klitschko for years, they had a daughter together. Ugh, we just love them!
Hayden Panettiere & Wladimir Klitschko
Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer
13 years separate this couple, as well. How amazing that after meeting on the set of HBO’s True Blood, these two fell in love? They began dating while filming that first season. Then, they finally tied the knot in 2010. Now, this family has twins.
Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley & Jason Statham
Now, we have to talk about model and actress Rosie and her older husband, actor Statham. Anyway, they began dating in 2010, but waited until 2016 to get engaged. Now, the two have a son that was born in June of 2017. That 20 year age gap didn’t matter to them. Amazing!
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley & Jason Statham
Jennifer Lawrence & Darren Aronofsky
Sure, they aren’t dating anymore, but for a time, they were the talk of the town. JLaw was dating director, Aronofsky after meeting on the set of Mother!, for about a year. Sadly, they split in November 2017. Maybe her being 21 years younger had something to do with it? Who knows!
Jennifer Lawrence & Darren Aronofsky
Annette Bening & Warren Beatty
While filming Bugsy, this couple started dating. That was in 1991! Fast forward a year and they were married. Even though there’s 21 years between them, they still decided to make things work. Now, they have four kids.
Annette Bening & Warren Beatty
Sam & Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Perhaps, you know Aaron Johnson from Avengers: Age of Ultron. Anyway, he met director, Sam Taylor-Wood back when he was just 18 years old on the set of the film, Nowhere Boy in 2009. Just months after they started dating, they were engaged. Aaron is 23 years younger than his wife, whom he married in 2012. They have two girls.
Sam & Aaron Taylor Johnson
Patrick Stewart & Sunny Ozell
Jazz singer, Sunny was dating Patrick Stewart for five years before they tied the knot. The two had first met while Stewart was in Macbeth. Many could not get over their 38 year difference!
Patrick Stewart & Sunny Ozell
Arlene Silver & Dick Van Dyke
Comedian Dick Van Dyke is 45 years older than his wife, Arlene Silver. He met her during the SAG Awards in 2006. Silver is a makeup artist. After dating for six years, they married in 2012.
Arlene Silver & Dick Van Dyke
Kate Beckinsale & Matt Rife
Wow, this one is something! So, actress Kate Beckinsale started dating comedian/Instagram model Matt Rife once she split from director Len Wiseman. Anyway, heads turned because rife is 22 years younger. Get this, Kate is just two years older than Matt’s mother, and Matt is two years older than Kate’s daughter.
Kate Beckinsale & Matt Rife
Heidi Klum & Seal
Just after Heidi Klum split from her former partner, Flavio Briatore, she began dating Seal. Before the world knew it, the musician and model tied the knot in 2005. Together, they had four kids. Not many noticed that Seal had 11 years on his wife. Unfortunately, the couple ended their marriage in 2012.
Heidi Klum & Seal
Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerhalder
Well, yes, Ian Somerhalder is now a married man, but let’s just relive his dating history for a moment. All die-hard The Vampire Diaries fans remember that Nina Dobrev and costar Ian Somerhalder were dating for 3 years, but broke up in 2013. Even though Ian is 10 years older than his former partner, Nina Dobrev, that never stood in their way. Nowadays, the two have stayed friendly.
Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerhalder
Charlize Theron & Sean Penn
Who doesn’t love Charlize Theron? Anyway, do you remember when she dated Sean Penn, who is 15 years older than her? Sadly, this couple did not last very long, despite getting engaged at one point. The two separated in 2015.
Charlize Theron & Sean Penn
Evan Rachel Wood & Marilyn Manson
Wow, how can we talk about the fabulous Evan Rachel Wood without mentioning her stunning performance in Westworld on HBO? Back when she was 18, she started dating the musician Marilyn Manson. That was in 2006, even though the musician is 18 years older than Wood. The two also got engaged, but ultimately broke things off in 2011.
Evan Rachel Wood & Marilyn Manson
Christine Baumgartner & Kevin Costner
After dating for four years, actor Kevin Costner tied the knot with handbag designer and model, Christine Baumgartner in 2004. They married at Costner’s ranch in Aspen, Colorado. Together, the couple now has three children. Guess those 22 years Costner has on his wife don’t matter much!
Christine Baumgartner & Kevin Costner
Emma & Bruce Willis
Apparently, it’s not just his ex (Demi Moore) who goes for younger partners. Back in 2009, actor Bruce Willis married Emma Heming, a model. Bruce Willis’ wife is 23 years younger than him. Obviously, there’s no bad blood between exes because Demi Moore attended their wedding with her husband at the time, Ashton Kutcher.
Emma & Bruce Willis
Penny Lancaster & Rod Stewart
One thing Rod Stewart is known for, besides his music, is his various relationships with women. Now, Stewart is married to the model Penny Lancaster. She’s 27 years younger than Rod Stewart. They began dating in 1999 and married in Portofino in 2007. Surprisingly, Penny is two years younger than the musician’s previous wife. When Rod was 66, the couple welcomed their son in 2011.
Penny Lancaster & Rod Stewart
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt
Maybe you’re like us and still heartbroken over their divorce. Well, let’s reminisce about Brangelina for a bit. Of course, there was the 12 year age gap, but come on, did you even notice that Brad was older? The couple spent years dating and raising their six children. Then they officially tied the knot in 2014, but sadly, their marriage ended in 2016.
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds
Ugh, we love this couple and who doesn’t? Also they’re so funny on Twitter! Anyway, you probably didn’t even notice that Ryan is about 11 years older than his wife! Clearly, age is just a number for these two.
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds
Alicia Vikander & Michael Fassbender
Swedish dancer and actress Alicia Vikander became an international sensation after her role in The Danish Girl opposite Eddie Redmayne. Back during her time filming The Light Between Oceans, she met German/Irish actor Michael Fassbender. The two began dating even though Fassbender is 12 years older than Vikander. They tied the knot in 2017.
Alicia Vikander & Michael Fassbender
Matt Bomer & Simon Halls
Maybe you know Matt Bomer from either White Collar or American Horror Story. Anyway, this actor tied the knot with Simon Halls, the publicist in 2011. Even though Halls is 13 years older than Bomer, that didn’t matter to them. Now, the happy couple has three boys together.
Matt Bomer & Simon Halls
Sofia Richie & Scott Disick
So, even though Scott Disick is not a Kardashian, he’s basically part of the family. Yes, Scott Disick or Lord Disick as his fans call him is the father of Kourtney Kardashian’s three kids. Although, he’s no longer dating Kourtney, he’s still making headlines. This time it’s because he’s dating Sofia Richie, a 19 year old model. Sofia’s older sister is Nicole Richie and their father is the famous Lionel Richie. Anyway, Sofia began dating the 35 year old father in 2017 and everyone can’t help but notice their almost 16 year age difference. Some say that Sofia’s father is not happy with the relationship.
Sofia Richie & Scott Disick
Hilarie Burton & Jeffrey Dean Morgan
We all know actress Hilarie Burton from the hit show One Tree Hill. Back in 2009, Burton began dating actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan of The Walking Dead and Supernatural. Despite him being 16 years older than Burton, the two have stayed strong. They married in 2014 and just had their second child in March 2018.
Hilarie Burton & Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Halle Berry & Alex da Kid
Of course, the incredible Halle Berry really does not need an introduction. Back in September of 2017, Berry confirmed her relationship with Alex da Kid on an Instagram post. From that, it confirmed that she was dating the star, despite him being 16 years younger than her. However, the pair split after five months of dating.
Halle Berry & Alex da Kid
Emmanuel Macron & Brigitte Trogneux
Maybe you never knew about French Presidential front-runner Emmanuel Macron and his older wife, who is 25 years older than him. Actually, Macron first met Brigitte when she was his drama teacher at a private Jesuit school, and he was just 15 years old. Once he turned 17 he promised to marry her. Alas, the two married in 1997.
Emmanuel Macron & Brigitte Trogneux
Katy Perry & John Mayer
Back in 2012, Katy Perry moved on from her ex-British husband Russell Brand to another older partner, singer John Mayer. The two were dating on and off even as recently as 2015. Mayer is seven years older than Perry.
Katy Perry & John Mayer
Delta Goodrem & Nick Jonas
Back in 2011, heads turned when singer Delta Goodrem and Nick Jonas began dating. Well, that’s because she’s 8 years older than Nick Jonas. Also, Nick Jonas was only 19 at the time. Anyway, the couple was only dating for a year.
Delta Goodrem & Nick Jonas
Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon
Even though Mariah Carey is 10 years older than comedian and actor Nick Cannon, they began dating in 2014. Surprisingly, the two were only dating a month before they got married! They welcomed twins in 2011. However, the marriage ended in 2014.
Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon
Eva Longoria & Eduardo Cruz
Of course, everyone knows Penelope Cruz, but maybe you’re less familiar with the star’s brother Eduardo Cruz. Back in 2011, Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz were dating for about a year. This was after Longoria got divorced from Tony Parker. Anyway, even though 11 years stood between them, the two enjoyed their time together. Even though they broke up after a year, they were spotted together in 2013. Apparently, they’ve stayed friends.
Eva Longoria & Eduardo Cruz
Lara Stone & David Walliams
Maybe you know David Walliams from BBC’s Little Britain. Before he was known as quite the ladies man. However, all of that changed when he began dating Lara Stone, 12 years younger than him. They even were married for five years. Unfortunately, the couple divorced in 2015.
Lara Stone & David Walliams
Behati Prinsloo & Adam Levine
Clearly, these two have quite the chemistry. Maroon 5 frontman, Adam Levine married Behati in 2014 when she was 25 years old. At the time, he was 35, and then in 2017 they welcomed their first child. Obviously, that 10 year age gap doesn’t bother them one bit.
Behati Prinsloo & Adam Levine
Mary-Kate Olsen & Oliver Sarkozy
Certainly, this couple also turned heads with their 17 year age gap. We all know Mary-Kate, but who is her husband Olivier Sarkozy? Well, he’s the brother of France’s former president, Nicolas Sarkozy. Olivier was 46 years old when he married his 29 year old bride in 2015. A year later, they made headlines for a double date with Mary-Kate’s just as famous sister, but we’ll get to that.
Mary-Kate Olsen & Oliver Sarkozy
Deborra Lee-Furness & Hugh Jackman
This one may just melt your heart. So back in 1996, Hugh Jackman and Deborra Lee-Furness tied the knot. Yes, she’s 13 years older, but that made no difference. Anyway, Jackman engraved the ring with, “Om paramar mainamar,” which means, “We dedicate our union to a greater source.” How adorable! Now, they’ve been married over 21 years and adopted two kids.
Deborra Lee-Furness & Hugh Jackman